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Greenland Hills Tudor Offers Spacious Interiors With Historic Charm

By Joanna England / May 30, 2018 /

In the older neighborhoods of Dallas — those with historic charm, mature trees, walkable streets, and close proximity to entertainment — one of the biggest complaints is the size of the homes. More often than not, the compromise for great location and period details is a tight fit for your furniture. As one agent put…

Tom Greico-Designed Spec Home in Northwest Dallas

By Joanna England / May 23, 2018 /

I’m a longtime admirer of Tom Greico’s designs. This CandysDirt.com Approved Builder is known for his modern homes, which have a signature style. Apparently, I’m not alone.   “Tom Greico has a fan club, a following,” says Janelle Alcantara, the listing agent for this Greico-designed home at 3773 Seguin, our High Caliber Home of the…

Glamorous Townhome in Cascada Offers Chic Entertaining

By Joanna England / May 16, 2018 /

When Phillip Murrell told me he had a new listing, of course I was intrigued. This go-getting Dave Perry-Miller agent has been representing some amazing properties lately, so I had to know what was going to be hitting MLS soon. Murrell offered me a chance to tour his latest, but only proffered a single photo…

Every Angle is Right With This Stellar Kessler Park Contemporary

By Joanna England / May 9, 2018 /

I may be in the minority on this view, but it thrills me to see beautiful, well-done, modern and contemporary homes dotting the landscapes that are awash in old ranches and clapboard homes. It adds texture to a neighborhood, showing how our collective tastes have evolved over time. Of course, North Oak Cliff has just…

Forest Place Transitional is Another Fabulous Flip From Spruce Designs

By Joanna England / May 2, 2018 /

      On average, flipping a home takes between eight to 12 weeks in most markets. This, of course, includes extremely modest projects as well as those that are higher end. It doesn’t sound like a lot of time to really get the feel for a property, to really transform it, to realize its…